Benanti
Nerello Cappuccio Terre Siciliane IGT Rosso
This area is known for its high elevation rouhgly 900m, low rainfall rate and abundant luminosity. The Nerello Cappuccio grapes grown here on Mount Etna, where the volcanic soil and special climate create a wine full of character. With aromas of spices, herbs, and red fruit, it has a smooth, dry finish and a well-balanced taste. Aged in stainless steel and bottle this wine offers a distinctive lens into the mountain’s volcanic heritage.
Vineyard in Contrada Cavaliere, on the South-western slope of Mount Etna, within the municipality of Santa Maria di Licodia (CT). This area is known for its high elevation (900 m a.s.l. / 2,950 ft a.s.l.), low rainfall rate and abundant luminosity.
- Region
- Sicily
- Appellation
- Terre Siciliane IGT
- Varietal Composition
- Nerello Cappuccio
- Aging
- Grapes are hand-picked during October, de-stemmed and softly pressed. Fermentation occurs at a controlled temperature in stainless steel vats, with a 14-15 days long maceration, using an indigenous yeast selected in the vineyard by Benanti. The maturation then occurs in stainless steel tanks for about 12 months until bottling.
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
Color: Fairly bright ruby red with very light tints of purple
Scent: Spicy, herbaceous, smoky, mildly fruity
Taste and Body: Dry, pleasant acidity, mildly tannic, balanced, good persistence with red fruit aromas
Vinous
92 Points
2022
"A gorgeous blend of crushed violets, lavender, wild strawberries and crushed stone wafts up as the 2022 Nerello Cappuccio blossoms in the glass. It opens with a lovely inner sweetness and crisp wild berry fruits. Brilliant acidity adds lift and hints of sour citrus pepper the palate. The 2022 tapers off wickedly fresh with a gentle tug of fine tannins, taking on a slightly crunchy sensation as of licorice tones fade under blue- and purple-toned inner florals. The Nerello Cappuccio from Benanti is always a fun wine; it’s one of the only varietal expressions one can even find on the market."
— Eric Guido, 2024
